Caregiver

Responsibilities

• Provides care in the following areas according to the resident care sheet and direction of the caregiver supervisor; immediately reports to the supervisor when the assignment cannot be completed
• Performs and documents vital signs and blood sugar testing as required related to medications administration
• Administers medications as set up and according to the medication administration record (MAR)
• Reports any deviation from MAR and medication dosing system
• Properly documents medication administration information including refusal of routine medications and PRN medication administration
• Observes for and reports signs and symptoms that might be related to medications or changes in condition
• Affords assistance to residents at meal time and report any ongoing dietary problems
• Performs minor treatments including application of therapeutic creams and simple dressing changes
• Responds to emergencies and assists supervisor with management of the same
• Completes any assigned caregiver tasks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience in caregiving and working with elders in a long-term care setting
• Caregiver must be compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented

Schedule and Compensation

• Employment type: Full-time, Part-time
• Schedule: Day Shift (6:00am – 6:00pm) or Night Shift (6:00pm – 6:00am)
• Weekends: rotation every other weekend
• Pay Rate: $15.00 /hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plans + matching
• DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime
• Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program
• Clinical supervision and support as needed

About the Role

Join Wellspring and use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of seniors in Saginaw.